12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Blessed are the people he chose to be his own.
13 From heaven the Lord looks down and sees everyone.
14 From his throne he watches all those who live on the earth.
15 He creates the hearts of all people. He is aware of everything they do.
16 A king isn't saved just because his army is big. A soldier doesn't escape just because he is very strong.
17 People can't trust a horse to save them either. Though it is very strong, it can't save them.
18 But the Lord looks with favor on those who respect him. He watches over those who put their hope in his faithful love.